GOOGL monthly performance report
View GOOGL's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
GOOGL monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Alphabet Inc. (Class A) (GOOGL) closed November 2026 at $295.77, up 5.69% for the month and +6.17% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, GOOGL is −5.50%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading −12.55% versus its 200-day moving average ($338.23), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, GOOGL has outperformed the S&P 500 by +52.54%, with a relative strength index reading of 130.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
Alphabet Inc. (Class A) ended November 2026 at $295.77, posting a monthly return of +5.69%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +5.87%.
The current quarter stands at −14.04% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −12.55% versus the 200-day moving average ($338.23).
Year-to-date, GOOGL is −5.50% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −16.13%. The stock is currently −27.62% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −30.71%.
| Period | GOOGL | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.98% | −0.36% | −0.62% |
| 1 Week | +3.86% | +2.59% | +1.26% |
| 1 Month | +5.69% | −0.18% | +5.87% |
| 3 Months | −14.02% | −2.37% | −11.65% |
| 6 Months | −26.25% | +0.83% | −27.08% |
| YTD | −5.50% | +10.62% | −16.13% |
| 12 Months | +6.17% | +12.25% | −6.08% |
| 3 Years | +123.92% | +71.37% | +52.54% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2026 | +33.82% |
| #2 | Oct 2025 | +15.67% |
| #3 | Sep 2025 | +14.18% |
| #4 | Nov 2025 | +13.87% |
| #5 | Dec 2024 | +12.04% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oct 2026 | −18.67% |
| #2 | Feb 2025 | −16.54% |
| #3 | Mar 2025 | −9.18% |
| #4 | Feb 2026 | −7.76% |
| #5 | Mar 2026 | −7.76% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | +37.94% |
| Q4 2025 | +28.75% |
| Q1 2026 | −8.13% |
| Q2 2026 | +24.28% |
| Q3 2026 | −3.72% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | −14.04% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +58.32% |
| 2024 | +35.51% |
| 2025 | +65.35% |
| 2026 | −5.50% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $408.61 (2026-05-18) |
| 52-Week Low | $270.70 (2025-11-14) |
| Current Price | $295.77 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $338.23 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −12.55% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −30.71% (2026-11-02) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −27.62% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 130.7 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +52.54% |
| RS Peak | 181.3 (May 2026) |
| RS Trough | 85.9 (Mar 2024) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was GOOGL's return for this report period?
GOOGL returned +5.69% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has GOOGL outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD GOOGL: −5.50% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is GOOGL's 12-month return?
+6.17% over the trailing 12 months.
Is GOOGL above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −12.55% versus 200DMA ($338.23).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−30.71% on 2026-11-02.